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March/April 2018

Creative Resources for Creative People

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s we sit at our computers putting together the final pages of this issue, there’s a hint that Spring might well be on its way; the clocks will soon be changing, there are daffodils bursting through the earth eager to show their sunshine colours and the craft fair and show season is just about to get going for another year. First up on 2-4 March is Desire, the stylish Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair at Kensington Town Hall, closely followed on 10-11 March by the brand new event ‘Made by Hand’ at Cheltenham Town Hall. There are loads of other events coming up as well of course, including the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate 8-10 April where we are proud to once again be sponsoring the Newcomer Award. All of these - and lots more - are featured in this issue, just click on the pages you want to read in the adjacent list to go straight to that section. Very best wishes to exhibitors, organisers and visitors alike for an enjoyable and successful start to the show season. Paul and Angie Boyer www.craftanddesign.net www.craftanddesignmonth.net

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Winner of the craft&design Award at MADE London Marylebone 2017

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by Angie Boyer

essel Gallery in London is perhaps most well known for the high end glass art that it exhibits, but the gallery also shows the work of a small number of ceramic artists, including some extraordinarily detailed pieces by Vanessa Hogge. When I asked Vessel Gallery owner, Angel Monzon about this he explained: “We were Vanessa’s first gallery after our paths crossed again and we reconnected after having known each other from her styling years. Vanessa is incredibly talented and hardworking, she must also be a very patient person to make the remarkably detailed work. We love her pieces and she has completed some stunning and challenging commissions for us, most recently she made her largest ever Daphne vessel form with thousands of flowers that we exhibited at Tresor in Basel. At Tresor her work was critically acclaimed by international curators and visitors:

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Vanessa Hogge

“Vanessa is the new generation ceramic artists to look out for and invest in.” “Hogge’s art works are the result of a very intimate and intense relationship with her material. Abandoning the use of moulds to create her ceramic embellishments, each flower is made by hand and one by one attached to her pieces until they are completely covered. An involved process that takes time and patience, with every element coming direct from her finger tips having been shaped and brought to life. The final result means no two blooms are the same, creating truly unique creations.” Amazing accolades indeed and extremely well deserved! READ MORE...

Daphne vessel, porcelain. Image Yeshen Venema

Image Christopher L Proctor

Group of Wallpieces. Image Yeshen Venema

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Winner of the craft&design Award at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2017

Thomas Whittingham By Angie Boyer

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here is a pleasing sense of balance in the gently flowing curves and contrasting geometric lines of Thomas Whittingham’s beautifully designed and expertly crafted furniture. Couple that with his sensitive selection and use of timber and you have the award winning work that walked away with our prize at last year’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. After the show, I asked Thomas to tell me more... “I create furniture which explores the interaction between natural flowing curves and crisp clean forms. I’ve always had a passion for making things and a keen eye for detail. After finishing a degree in product design I sought out a career which would allow me to do both. After completing a taster course in fine furniture making I was completely hooked. I went on to complete a course with Williams and Cleal furniture school in Somerset and haven’t looked back. READ MORE...

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From relieving stress through handicrafts through to smart tips from bespoke tailors “It is scientifically proven that handicrafts relieve stress and have a relaxing effect, while at the same time holistically training the spirit, body, soul and senses.”

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From 23 to 25 March 2018 h+h cologne will be hosting the creative industries from all over the globe. The International Trade Fair for Creative Handicraft and Hobby Supplies in Cologne will be the stage for sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and crafting for three whole days. New products, the latest trends and collections, services, innovative handicraft techniques and marketing strategies will all be featured. With over 400 exhibitors from around 40 nations, h+h cologne is the world’s largest order platform of its kind. Once again in 2018, h+h cologne has a multi-faceted event programme, which includes a high class workshop programme that allows classic skills to shine out in a new light and also brings exotic trends from far-away countries, presenting specialised dealers with business concepts to win over new customers and promote customer loyalty.

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For example, Dr. Edda Jaleel will be presenting the exciting theme ‘A healthier way of living thanks to handicrafts’. The science journalist and neuroscientist confirms: “Crocheting and knitting is much more than just creative work. Only a few specialists have researched this theme over the past years. Today, it is scientifically proven that handicrafts relieve stress and have a relaxing effect, while at the same time holistically training the spirit, body, soul and senses.” The workshop participants will receive insights into the illness causing changes to the brain through stress and strain and how handicrafts help stabilise health, improve the quality of life and keep one fit for work life. Valuable information that is considered to be well-founded advice within the specialised trade. Another workshop features the finest accessories made of wool and buttons. Here real gems will be created at the flick of a wrist. Karin Berger (Woll-Fühlen) shows what techniques are implemented to make the jewellery and how specialised dealers can earn income with the additional Image © Koelnmesse GmbH, Harald Fleissner sale of buttons and sell “old goods” at a profit. Also on the agenda is “Totally organised! Sewing with tablecloths”, under the direction of the photo stylist and freelance editor Jutta Nowak. The participants will work with a mega cool cotton fabric that is coated on one side and that can be cut, punched, perforated and above all sewn with ease. And in no time at all a perfect and beautiful wall organiser is created. A preview of the entire workshop programme with all offers, experts and times as well as all guests and their themes on the Talk Sofa can be found at www.hh-cologne.com. Admission tickets are available from the Ticket Shop of h+h cologne at www.hh-cologne.com

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The workshops at h+h cologne 2018

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Sponsors of the Newcomer Award at British Craft Trade Fair

To enquire about exhibiting in the Newcomers Gallery at BCTF please contact Margeret Bunn, PSM Ltd T: 01444 246446 E: [email protected] www.bctf.co.uk

Stephanie Holt Contemporary Jewellery, Winner of the craft&design Newcomer Award at BCTF 2017

8th - 10th April 2018 The original and ultimate gift trade fair for design-led British products

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Miriam Griffiths Knitwear craft&design Highly Commended Newcomer Award at BCTF 2017

The UK’s most iconic home and gift trade fair Harrogate 8-10 April 2018 If you have a vested interest in the craft, home and gift industry, a visit to this year’s British Craft Trade Fair should be on your ‘must go’ list! The fair represents the largest collective of British craft and design in the world, with almost 500 makers represented. It is a beautifully presented trade fair and if you have a sales outlet it is without doubt the very best place to view, select and order some of the UK’s best handmade home and giftware. Established over 40 years ago, the fair has gone from strength to strength over the years and is a firm favourite with buyers from the craft, home, gift, stationery, fashion and greeting card sectors. British made has enjoyed a huge resurgence in popularity with consumers over recent years and there have been several government backed marketing campaigns around ‘made in Britain’ that have helped the cause! Upcycling is very much on trend and consumer awareness has increased massively with the environmental issues that surround us all. Upcycling and recycling has been around now for some time and awareness on ‘save the planet’ is critical for our long-term future. At BCTF you can see a large selection of remarkable and quite ingenious product ranges created by very conscientious exhibitors. BCTF brings together the very best of created British art and design and helps the buyer to make an informed choice on ‘buying British.’ Margeret Bunn has developed and managed the fair over the last 12 years and she is very proud of her exhibitors who, as she says, in many cases represent many of tomorrows antiques and collectables. Margeret says, ‘British craft and design has over recent years come of age and is currently very cool with consumers wanting to buy home and gift that is hand made with integrity and passion. Our exhibitors are very professional in their approach to trade buyers and much of this has come about as a direct result of our mentoring programme ensuring that exhibitors are ready to supply trade.’ Here are just a few examples of what you can expect to see at this year’s fair:

Working from her garden studio in bonny Scotland, Ann makes a range of bright, colourful fused glass pieces. Ranges include retro hearts which always remind her of spangles... (for those that remember the sweets!). The Scottish ranges include thistles, stags and crofts on driftwood. Other favourites include foxes, owls, cats and puffins. New collections this season include rainbow coloured hearts … her current favourite! Each range includes items like mini hangings, dishes, waves and curves as well as frames. The range Ann always goes back to are her dragonflies: simple and bright....and all individual. www.dragonflydichroic.com

Fired Up and Painting Sarah came to ceramics through a degree in painting and the enjoyment of creating colour. All her pieces are hand-built in white earthenware in her studio where she also manages a successful public Paint-a-Pot and painting studio. Making one-off flat slab vases, impressing farm fauna, drawing into and adding onto pinch pots as bird nest shape with explosive glazed colour her work is bold and contemporary. The decorative pieces centre around trees. Introductory pieces are the ‘Trio of Trees’ - start a forest in your home. Tree stumps are incorporated in taller pieces with added nests, birds, houses, wirework. The largest series is Sgraffito illustrated bases with trees, houses, birds and wire spraying upward and outward in candy bright colours. Ceramic hanging/gift tags and cards complete the range available. www.firedupandpainting.co.uk

Japanese Papercraft Designs using origami, handmade Japanese paper and gemstones. Each piece of work is completely hand made by Naomi Fleury in Killybegs, Co Donegal, Ireland, using traditional hand-made and hand printed Japanese paper. Much of her work takes hours, even days to complete as she measures, cuts and assembles all her complicated folds together to produce her stunning designs. www.japanesepapercraft.net

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Kit Anderson is the ceramicist behind Foto Ceramica and works from her Nottingham studio where she makes a range of hand-built and slipcast vessels, wall pieces, planters and jewellery. Kit decorates each piece using her uniquely modified photographic Gum Bichromate process to expose her original photographs directly onto the surface of the ceramic piece where they are fired on permanently. Her photographs of the natural landscape, birds and botanicals have a subtle monochrome palette and each piece possesses a beguiling narrative quality. Kit has been developing her slip-cast range since 2016 and she is showcasing for the first time at BCTF this year along with her larger sculptural pieces. She has been a ‘Fellow’ member of Design Factory since 2012 and sells her work through galleries and shows in the UK. www.fotoceramica.co.uk

Working with sustainably-sourced hardwoods such as Ash and Sycamore adding a dash of eco-friendly colour, they create eye-catching designs in their Cumbrian workshop. From their bestselling fridge magnet, vases and smart phone stands, to in-a-row vases, table centres, clocks and fun-sized furniture, everything is designed and made entirely by them. If you fall for their simplistic, colourful delightful designs, Humblewood can support you with online ordering, low minimums, point of sale materials and product images for use on websites and social media. www.humblewood.uk

Stacey Moore Art Flontiere by Stacey is a self-taught artist living and working in Rosa Brown her hometown of Hawes, North Yorkshire. Ever since she can remember, she has loved to draw. After graduating from Lancaster University, Stacey decided to pursue her ambition of becoming a full-time artist. She now has her own gallery and is recognised as one of Yorkshire’s leading wildlife artists. Working in coloured pencils she specialises in realism and Stacey’s attention to detail allows her to capture the personality and emotion behind the eyes of each animal. At BCTF she will be exhibiting a range of artwork, new stationery collections and giftware. www.staceymooretrade.com

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Foto Ceramica

Flontiére is a name given by Rosa Brown (BA Hons from BCU in Visual Communication) who creates pattern design and illustrations for textiles and books. She designs and manufactures a range of products which includes silk scarves, shawls and cotton homeware items. The design techniques utilise both handmade mixed media and digital methods. The influences for her designs come from nature, English history and from her Mexican roots. All the designs contain story-telling elements, and this has led to a unique and distinctive range of products. www.flontiere.co.uk

Stunning personalised embossed signs. Handmade using traditional methods used to make aluminium vintage number plates, with paints that have been carefully selected to create a unique Sheffield-inspired colour palette.

www.1894signco.com BCTF Stand Number 348

Fi Mehra Designs

Carberry Crafts

Our ranges include charms, rings, pendants, bangles and earrings using silver, gold and a range of techniques, all designed and handmade by Fi in her East Sussex workshop. One of the newest ranges is the silver and yellow gold plate feather and gemstones, available as earrings, pendants and charms.

Beautifully designed and created handmade gifts, homewares and interiors using a Harris Tweed and Liberty of London collaboration to the highest of standards.

www.carberrycrafts.co.uk BCTF Stand Number N15

www.fimehra.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 247

Emerald Dove Emerald Dove, a new interpretation to the cushion and scented home accessories experience. Our bespoke collections fuse British craft with Indian style, heritage and culture.

www.emerald-dove.london BCTF Stand Number N30

Ann Charlish Studio I design and handcraft bags and accessories utilising a combination of Harris Tweed fabrics, hand screen-printing processes and stitch.

www.anncharlish.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 38

Daisy Lee-Overton Inspired by the flowing contours and expansive foliage of the Peak District, Daisy creates striking sculptural contemporary jewellery pieces in precious metal.

www.daisyleejewels.com BCTF Stand Number N50A

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1894 Sign Co.

Karen Thomas designs and makes beautiful, wearable contemporary jewellery. Using traditional techniques she creates affordable ranges and limited editions in silver & gold . Karen has new designs with unique one-off statement pieces and collections including her ever popular Silver Shell, the beautiful Springtime Shoots and reversible Swivel Collections.

www.karenthomasjewellery.co.uk BCTF Stand Number

Humblewood Handmade from sustainable hardwoods and with a dash of eco-friendly colour, Humblewood’s home and gift wares ooze with contemporary style and retro-inspired personality.

humblewood.uk BCTF Stand Number N60

Rachel Morley Feltmaker and Fine Artist Handmade Felt Bowls, Cubby Bowls, Cubbyholes, Doorstops and Pebble Pods. Rachel creates unique colourful and sculptural forms from natural and dyed wool fibres and yarns.

www.rachelmorley. com BCTF Stand Number 83

Jane James Ceramics Jane James is a ceramic artist based in Jersey who produces beautiful handmade ceramics with a coastal theme mounted on driftwood and recycled wood.

www.jane-james.com BCTF Stand Number P6

Joanna Allen Studio Joanna Allen’s handprinted collagraphs and monoprints are transformed into beautiful and dramatic printed textiles, evoking a romantic world of birds, flowers and mysterious enchanted places.

www.joannaallen.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 296

Ian A. Fraser Woodworking I have a reverence for wood, which finds expression in the bentwood trays, baskets, boxes and bowls that I make from a variety of hardwoods.

www.ian-fraser.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 306

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Karen Thomas

Silver and gold jewellery made by Sally in her Sheffield workshop. On display at BCTF Sally is exhibiting her new ranges, Alpine and Cross-Hearts.

www.sallyratcliffe.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 100

Suzi Thompson Printmaker inspired by the accessible open countryside of Yorkshire, British wildlife and flora, creating limited edition prints and a range of hand printed, bound notebooks.

www.suzithompson.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 141

Emine Thompson - Silverkupe Emine, who established Silverkupe, is a new designer-maker of silver, copper and concrete jewellery. Her pieces reflect architectural and minimalist motifs and textures.

silverkupe.com BCTF Stand Number N43A

Twists Studio Glass New for 2018 Twists launch Faith jewellery range. Twists of colour glass in keeping with the Twists brand multi colourways available in pendants and earrings £18.00 gift packaging included .

www.twistsstudioglass.co.uk BCTF Stand Number 337

Swifty Bell Designs

Kat Pearson Designs Original art, cards, gifts and homewares in three distinct ranges featuring quirky cats and dogs, themed handmade coasters and modern, hand-sculpted nativity sets and baubles.

www.katpearson-designs.co.uk BCTF Stand Number N13

Designed and stitched in Manchester, Catherine Bell of Swifty Bell Designs creates vibrant, whimsical machine embroideries and cards which bring joy and delight.

www.swiftybelldesigns.com BCTF Stand Number 331

Rebecca Christian Rebecca Christian is a wildlife inspired illustrator & designer, she loves to apply her artwork to greeting cards, art prints, scarves and jewellery. ETSY RebeccaChristianShop

www.rebeccachristian.co.uk BCTF Stand Number N56

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Sally Ratcliffe

Elica’s ceramics exhibit the beauty of clay in its organic form with an emphasis on asymmetric shapes with bold textures. Clay bases of her table-lamps are illuminated from their own light with a sense of warmth.

www.ellidceramics.com BCTF Stand Number N39

Jewellery by Annamarie From her Birmingham workshop, Annamarie designs and creates silver jewellery which is inspired by nature, the art nouveau era and her vivid imagination.

www.jewellerybyannamarie.com BCTF Stand Number N59

Woody Woman’s World Gaynor Fuge

Fiona Joyce I work primarily with landscapes, oil on canvas with some mixed medium. For this trade show I’m focusing on vibrant colour schemes, utilizing impasto techniques.

www.fionajoyceart.com BCTF Stand Number 85

Galeabel Studio Pottery Galea sculpts contemporary studio ceramics in clay, using traditional hand-building methods, approaching modelling her subjects from a playful perspective, working with shape and form.

I redefine wooden gems into timeless pieces of art. My collection captures magical places and moments in time that resonate with childlike dreams.

www.woodywomansworld.com BCTF Stand Number N16

galeabel.artweb.com BCTF Stand Number P5

Sophie Court Designs

Olive Pearson Designs

Quirky reversible jewellery made from handmade paper, Perspex and sterling silver. Simple laser cut cards and frames made from paper and wood.

Bespoke, contemporary, geometric, knitted accessories. Hand framed by Olive in lambswool and cashmere. Signature repeat pattern designs - inspired by manhole covers, architecture and nature.

www.sophiecourtdesigns.com BCTF Stand Number 197

www.olivepearson.com BCTF Stand Number 210

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Ellid Ceramics

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Show Show dates datesfor for2018 2017 Potfest Potfest Scotland Scotland- –June June8/9/10th 9/10/11th Potfest Potfest in in the the Park Park-–July July27/28/29th 28/29/30th Potfest 3/4/5th Potfest in in the the Pens Pens- –August Aug 4/5/6th

270 potters and ceramic artists over two shows on adjacent weekends – every one of them doing it their own way. Potfest is more than just a market. See the best, the up and coming, the well established and the new beginners. Talk to the potters, hear their story, join a class, buy some clay and find your own path – it’s all about creativity, theirs and yours! Potfest in the Park is a show of artistic excellence in magnificent surroundings. Over 100 of the best from all over the UK, mainland Europe and beyond. Potfest in the Pens, the following weekend, features a different 170 potters in a market setting and for those who want it, offers a chance to get involved in the creative process. Join a throwing class, do a hand-building project, buy some pots and keep the process going. www.potfest.co.uk

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It ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it!

Admission £6 10am - 5pm Daily W8 7NX

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A stunning mixed media jewellery and silversmithing fair presenting highly talented exhibitors, from emerging British talent to more established designer makers

Craft In Focus returns to RHS Garden Wisley with some exciting new additions! RHS Garden Wisley, Near Woking, GU23 6QB 3-7 May 2018

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Brett Payne

Craft In Focus is delighted to be returning to RHS Garden Wisley this Spring to be staging its annual contemporary craft and design fair within the Garden. This has become one of the most popular contemporary craft events in the UK and is an event not to be missed! This year, alongside the marquees displaying and selling the work of around 190 of the UK’s finest designer makers, the event will incorporate around 30 demonstrating artists, a food village and live music! All this is set within the beautiful spring garden – the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society and one of the great gardens of the world. Craft In Focus has always been at the forefront of promoting the best of the UK’s designer makers and their events have been placed above all other shows of their kind by The Independent. The event at Wisley showcases some of the finest contemporary craftmakers in various disciplines all of whom have been selected to exhibit at this event. Visitors will be able to see and purchase fine art, furniture, interior accessories, textiles, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, glassware, sculpture and garden furniture. All exhibitors have designed and made the work that they display and have been selected for their individuality and innovation in contemporary design, as well as outstanding technical ability. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot be found amongst the mass-produced and imported goods on the high street. This event is therefore a must visit for those wishing to start to explore what the UK’s professional designer makers have to offer. For further information: www.craftinfocus.com For more information on RHS Garden Wisley, including admission prices see www.rhs.org.uk/wisley

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 March

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The International Contemporary Ceramics Event

Thursday 10 - Sunday 13 May 2018 Take part in a craft event with a difference...

Contemporary crafts with a festival vibe at Hatfield House Hundreds of talented makers are exhibiting the very best work from the world of art, craft and design at Living Crafts from 10-13 May. A creative extravaganza with British craftsmanship in action at its heart, exhibitors are carefully vetted to ensure all craft is British made with high standards of originality and design. Living Crafts promotes the nation’s rich crafting heritage in one of the leading craft events in the UK, set in the magnificent parkland at Hatfield House. The showground buzzes with crafting activity with plenty of inspiring talks and spectacular demonstrations to enjoy. A huge variety of workshops to try range from paper cutting, willow weaving and oil painting to stone carving. Special features include a Sculpture Spectacular, studio glassblowing, a Living History crafting village and the Art Centre. Music, storytelling and entertainment all add to the festival atmosphere and there are plenty of places to sit and relax. Popular with our visitors is the Craft and Design Month marquee, where expert makers will be demonstrating their skills in masterclasses including silver clay jewellery, silk painting, hand built ceramics and blacksmithing. Fresh talent and innovative designs are featured in the Emerging Designer Maker pavilion where newly qualified makers will be exhibiting and demonstrating their work (Hurry! Closing date for applications is 9th March). Living Crafts is a truly creative day out, perfect for all ages. Further information is available at www.livingcrafts.co.uk and keep up to date on what is happening at the event at @LivingCraftsUK

Join hundreds of British designer makers at this established, major UK craft event bringing together a wealth of talent rarely seen in one place.

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP

At Cheltenham Town Hall

The Contemporary Craft Festival

1011 MARCH 2018 An inspirational NEW event in the heart of Cheltenham

The Town Hall, Cheltenham 10-11 March

Introducing a new, inspirational event to Cheltenham. Made by Hand brings over 100 of the UK’s finest designer makers to Cheltenham Town Hall in March. This special event features a handpicked selection of exciting makers of jewellery, pottery, furniture, textiles, glass, wood and many more from all over the UK, selling directly to the public. Made by Hand also welcomes children and adults to come along and try a wide range of exciting craft workshops or watch craft demonstrations by some of the UK’s most skilled makers. Made by Hand is organised by the multi-award winning The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, Devon and in partnership with Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen, New Brewery Arts, The Cheltenham Trust, Period Living magazine, craftanddesign.net, madebyhandonline.com, Hereford College of Arts, Qetty Bang Bang. Opening Times Saturday 10th, 10am-5pm, Sunday 11th, 10am-4pm www.madebyhandengland.org.uk

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Made by Hand

Made by Hand The Contemporary Craft Festival

Thame Town Hall, OX9 3DP 7 April, 12 May, 29 September, 20 October, 24 November and 1 December —•— Bradmoor Farm, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, HP17 8JX 28/29 April and 8/9 December —•— Princes Risborough Community Centre, Stratton Road, HP27 9AX 10 November 10am – 4pm FREE ENTRY

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Please note earlier dates this year! Open Houses

Residents and local artists open up their Grade II listed homes to showcase a wide range of the UK’s finest contemporary art

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Featuring 70 of the best independent artists, makers and designers from the North of England and beyond plus

Exhibitions, Workshops & Family Activities @SaltaireArt

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01844 273069 [email protected]

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Artists & Makers Fairs 2018

Applications are invited anytime before 7 April 2018 for MADE LONDON #madelondon at One Marylebone, NW1 4AQ from 18 - 21 October 2018.

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Applications are welcome from across the applied arts from new makers, established makers, groups, craft galleries and shops. Full details here: madelondon-marylebone.co.uk/ application

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Celebrating Nature’s Finest Fibres

• An award-winning event • A wealth of advice • A vibrant marketplace • And a treasure trove of natural fibres Fri 22 June (10am - 6pm) Sat 23 June (10am - 5pm) 2018 Mitchell’s Lakeland Livestock Centre Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0QQ Tickets £10 each day (£15 two-day ticket), programme included. Accompanied children free.

The Original British Festival of Wool

Share our passion and enthusiasm for British wool and textile techniques from around the world Contact The Wool Clip cooperative on 016974 78707 or for more information visit

www.woolfest.co.uk or find us on social media

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Call for Entries

28th & 29th April EAST ANGLIAN GAME FAIR, Norwich 6th & 7th May SOUTH OF ENGLAND Spring, Ardingly, W. Sussex 17th – 19th May DEVON COUNTY SHOW, Devon 26th & 27th May HERTS COUNTY SHOW, St Albans, Herts 30th May – 2nd June ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW, Shepton Mallet 30th & 31st May SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Ipswich 7th – 9th June ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW, Wadebridge, Cornwall 7th – 9th June SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW, Ardingly, W. Sussex 15th – 17th June ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW, Malvern, Worcs. 21st – 24th June THE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW, Edinburgh 20th – 21st June LINCOLN SHOW, Lincoln 27th & 28th June THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW, Norfolk 7th & 8th July THE COTSWOLD SHOW, Cirencester 6th– 8th July KENT COUNTY SHOW, Detling, Kent 10th – 12th July THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW, Harrogate, Yorkshire 24th - 27th July ROYAL WELSH SHOW, Powys, LD2 3SY 27th – 29st July THE GAME FAIR 2018, Ragley Hall

Eden Crafts, 39 Ross Court, Putney Hill, Putney, London SW1 3NZ Telephone: 020 8788 4434 or Fax: 020 8780 0993 email: [email protected]. www.edencrafts.co.uk

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DIARY OF EVENTS FIRST HALF 2018

Thousands of fibre fans will leave Wonderwool Wales 2018 weighed down with their pick of wool and natural fibre products from more than 200 high quality stalls - and some of the really lucky ones will also go home wearing the results of their own handiwork. Returning with its trade mark vibrancy, the annual wool and natural fibres extravaganza, at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells on April 28 and 29 features a fabulous selection of pre-bookable Woolschools. Each hands-on workshop gives participants the chance to learn or perfect their skills with help from an expert. Fibre fans can walk off in a beautiful new arm-knitted cowl, a brooch stitched from wool oddments or a charming needle-felted animal brooch all made with the help of Woolschool tutors. There’s also the chance to learn weaving; an invitation to get “hooked” on hooking with carpet yarn; a workshop on woven wet felting techniques and more. All these opportunities are presented alongside a wealth of stalls, special exhibitions, daily demonstrations and havea-go sessions and the ever-entertaining Sheepwalk (a woolly take on the catwalk). Find out more at www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk

Get Weaving: An exhibitor at the 2017 show. Photo: John Teale

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Contemporary Ceramics Centre, 63 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3BF Until 10 March Porcelain traditionally conjures images of delicacy and fragility. The Contemporary Ceramics Centre in London is currently showcasing the work of three exciting contemporary ceramicists who are shifting the perception of this most mysterious of clays towards unexpected figurative elements, humorous quirks, bold colours and rhythmic abstract patterns. The focus of this exhibition is the varying use of porcelain by these three makers. Anja Lubach’s delicate figurative details will sit alongside the spontaneous graphic marks of Katharina Klug’s vessels and Jo Davies’ unique thrown and assembled forms. The exhibition shows the breadth and limitations of porcelain, with each maker citing the material’s properties as integral to their work. Of a size and scale to suit any interior, tactile and timeless, the work presented by these three intriguing modern ceramicists presents a cross-section of contemporary porcelain. www.cpaceramics.com

Adam Frew – Ceramic Showcase The Craft Centre and Design Gallery Leeds 1 May – 28 July

Adam’s work centres on the potter’s wheel. The exuberant action of throwing is enhanced by a continued experimentation through process, form and colour. Mark Making is intuitive, sometimes relating to form, or process of making, sometimes it is part of a personal narrative. For this showcase Adam has selected functional pieces including mugs, jugs and bowls as well as his one-off vessels. www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

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67 York Street, Marylebone, London W1H 1QB 3-28 April, 11am-7pm Monday to Saturday Drawing upon the talents of eight of the UK’s finest designer-makers, the ‘Collective Invites’ exhibition will showcase the best of contemporary multi-disciplinary craft, encompassing the fields of ceramics, jewellery, textiles, lighting and furniture. ‘Collective Invites’ is a selling exhibition endorsing the skill, creativity, ideas and sophisticated craftsmanship that each maker brings to the fore, allowing the public to meet the makers involved and to forge a bond between them, with bespoke commissions welcome. New concepts, designs and combinations will be on display throughout the week developing a unique synergy between the craft and makers on show. Coming from across the breadth of the UK all eight makers have recently been part of the Craft Council’s highly respected Hothouse scheme. The makers for ‘Collective Invites’ are: Rebecca Sarah Black, Brook Studio Tim Evershed, Byron & Gómez, Kate Colin, Amanda Denison, Jacky Puzey, Hannah Tounsend and Arjan van Dal. www.67yorkstreet.com Amanda Denison large enamelled brooch rusted Hannah Tounsend Artist with Statement Print Vessels

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New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester GL7 1JH. Until Sunday 11 March

Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 Celebrating the life and work of Lucienne Day, one of the most influential textile designers of the post-war generation. newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181

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Methods of Making is an exploration of contemporary furniture design and the artists behind it. The exhibition examines ways of working, thinking, planning and construction. Some of the pieces exhibited at are available for sale, including the pictured exhibit, Edward Teasdale’s Table in 3 Pieces, in found wood and lime (£2,560). Also available for sale are pieces by Nicola Henshaw, Sebastian Cox, New British Design and David Gates. www.newbreweryarts.org.uk

Living With Nature’s Design The Guild at 5, 51 Clarence Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JT. Until 15 April An exhibition of beautiful contemporary craft for the home, featuring handmade furniture and lighting by Kristian Pettifor and David Ian Smith. guildcrafts.org.uk/the-guild-at-51-cheltenham/ Kristian Pettifor. “The low table will carry the feeling of movement through to ground level, evoking the aesthetic of a spiral pattern found in our natural environment.”

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Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF 24 March – 7 May A look behind the workshop doors to see how the commissioning process works. Each selected Devon Guild Member gives an insight into their personal commissioning journey with a selected client. Actual work, alongside drawings, sketchbooks and digital images will bring to life how they work with their client, solve problems and interpret the brief to mutual success. A digital presentation of Guild Members who work to commission will also be on show giving an insight into makers and the process. Commissioning is another way of buying craft and is something that nearly all professional makers would consider; you can commission almost anything and at almost any budget and the process is more straightforward than often imagined. See www.crafts.org.uk/exhibitions for further information Events Free craft demonstrations by Devon Guild Members who work to commission throughout the exhibition. Children’s Easter pompom workshop, Wednesday 4 April 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Make pompom creatures and bunting using yarn and fabric. Free, drop-in workshop. Donations for materials appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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The Biscuit Factory Foundation’s Open Contemporary Young Artist Award returns for a second year to spotlight emerging talent from across the UK. This national open call is an opportunity for artists aged 35 and under to submit work that will be considered for inclusion in a group exhibition at The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery. The Biscuit Factory Foundation is the gallery’s charitable arm, which aims to nurture and develop the practice and appreciation of the visual arts in the North East of England through an engaging and varied programme of creative opportunities. The exhibition will run from Friday 18 May to Sunday 19 August 2018; with the overall winner – chosen by the gallery’s curatorial team - receiving £1000 and the opportunity for a solo show at the gallery. The public can also vote for their People’s Choice Winner, who will be awarded £250. All work in the exhibition will be for sale, with 10% of proceeds going back to The Biscuit Factory Foundation to facilitate future opportunities for artists. Rachel Brown, General Manager of The Biscuit Factory says: “Following the success of our Open Contemporary Award last year – attracting more than 500 entries from across the country – we’ve decided to provide a commercial platform for young artists again. “With submissions accepted across a range of media, including fine art, photography, handmade prints, sculpture, glass, ceramics, textiles or jewellery – we’re expecting an eclectic group exhibition this summer. And, with the publicity and increased visitor numbers predicted as part of the much-anticipated Great Exhibition of the North, this is an unrivalled opportunity for up and coming artists to showcase their work to a diverse audience and gain valuable exposure.” Entries for the Open Contemporary Young Artist Award close on 1 April 2018. For more information on how to enter:

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The New Ashgate Gallery is pleased to have Julie Massie return to exhibit one year on from winning last year’s Rising Stars. Julie has taken inspiration for her wall sculptures and free standing sculptures from the fragility of the eroding coastline where she lives at Hengistbury Head in Dorset. This coastline is constantly changing throughout the seasons as the waves break onto the shore. This fragility is represented by the delicate edges of the porcelain ceramic shards that she uses to create her work. The colours she uses are inspired by the colours of the sea, at times dull and at other times glistening in the sunshine; and the colours in the surrounding vegetation that vary as the seasons change. Julie’s work also explores the senses, especially touch and sight. Physical touch is the fundamental element of human development and culture; and she enjoys watching people’s reactions when they touch her work. Julie Massie, Gold Edges What does it feel like or will it break? Rising Stars is a platform to view and collect some of the most exciting new craft by emerging makers from crafts and applied arts programmes across the UK. This curated exhibition is accompanied by a £500 Professional Development Award and a solo exhibition at the New Ashgate Gallery for the winner. In the past, many of the selected exhibitors have gone on to a high profile career and the exhibition is a great collector opportunity to learn more about the stars of the future. www.newashgate.org.uk

Animals in Embroidery The Royal School of Needlework will be bringing a menagerie of animals to its base at Hampton Court Palace. From a wild tiger and flamboyant flamingo to cute dogs and a peckish chipmunk, it will be a zoo showcase! But don’t worry, although all the animals look amazingly realistic, they have been brought to life with the art of hand embroidery! The brand new exhibition, Animals in Embroidery, opens on 18 April. It will feature a ‘parade’ of over 80 different hand embroidery animals, showcasing a ‘flock’ of different techniques from Silk Shading and Blackwork to Goldwork and Jacobean Crewelwork. All the work on display will be from the RSN’s talented students, including current and past students on the RSN’s Certificate & Diploma, Degree Course and Future Tutors programme. The exhibition will also feature pieces from the RSN’s Archive Collection. There are different Tour options to suit all interests including Talk & Tours, Tour & Taster workshops; as well as Curator’s Tours that offer rare insights to additional pieces from the RSN Collection. There are also bespoke Group Tours which are popular with craft and stitch organisations. Tours start from £16 per person and the exhibition runs until December 2018. Animals in Embroidery Exhibition, The exhibition is in the RSN’s Embroidery Studios at Advanced Silk Shading by Diploma Student Teresa McAuliffe Hampton Court Palace and only open on set days, so pre-booking is essential. To book your place and view the RSN’s ‘roaring’ new Animals in Embroidery exhibition, visit www.royal-needlework.org.uk

Animals in Embroidery Exhibition Silk Shading by Future Tutor Student Amy Burt

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Catherine Mahé Fused Glass, Jacqueline James Handwoven Rugs and Ilona Sulikova Raku Ceramics at Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW. Until 12 March

A new ring exhibition at Anne Morgan Jewellery, an award-winning contemporary jewellery shop and gallery in Penarth, in the Vale of Glamorgan, is showcasing high-end work from some of the UK’s most celebrated and visionary independent jewellery designers. On until 30 April, the exclusive Sp-Ring exhibition features fine handcrafted rings in silver, gold and precious stones, including eye-catching signature collections from the likes of Daphne Krinos, Emily Thatcher, Ching Chin, Hannah Bedford, Hannah Louise Lamb, Jacks Turner, Jane Macintosh, Kate Hodgson, Mark Veevers, Sarah Pulvertaft, Sue Lane and Sylvaine Frouin. “We’re really lucky to have secured these fantastic jewellers,” says Anne Morgan. “This ring showcase is for a limited time only, so don’t miss the chance to adorn your hands with these gorgeous, highly covetable beauties. We will find it very hard to say goodbye to all of them!” Anne and team will also be holding a mid-show event at their Penarth shop/gallery on Thursday 22 March, from 6-8pm. “It’s the week of the Spring equinox, when the clocks go back,” she says. “It’ll be an opportunity for people to learn more about the collections and their makers, so we hope the daylight will encourage everyone to come along!”

Catherine Mahé was born in Brittany, France, and lives in Altrincham, Cheshire, where she designs and makes kiln formed glass pieces from her home studio. “I love colour and pattern, a passion which started over 20 years ago on a trip to India and Guatemala and which has stayed with me ever since. I started exploring glass and colour through mosaics 15 years ago and came across glass fusing about 6 years ago as I was experimenting with mixed media mosaics and had the idea of using glass inserts into my work. I bought a cheap, tiny and basic kiln with no temperature controller - it makes me chuckle now that I have a good understanding of how crucial temperature and speed of heating glass are in kiln formed glass! I was hooked right from the moment I first opened the kiln door and found a shiny multi-coloured nugget.” Catherine’s pieces are distinctively colourful and heavily inspired by print and fabric pattern. She loves experimenting with different shades of colour and combining opaque and transparent glass for exciting light effects and striking one-off pieces. www.pyramidgallery.com

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Leach Pottery, Higher Stennack, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2HE 24 March - 1 July

The Leach Pottery presents ‘Reunion: Potters From The Time Of Bernard Leach’, its first selling exhibition of 2018, showcasing pots from working potters who apprenticed, trained, and worked, during the time of Bernard Leach. ‘Reunion’ includes potters from Cornwall, the UK and as far away as Canada and the United States. Some of the potters trained at the Leach Pottery over 60 years ago: Warren MacKenzie, for example, apprenticed at the Leach Pottery from 1949 to 1952, last visiting for a residency in 2013 and now over 90 years of age. Nic Harrison, from Cornwall, was the last student taken on at the Pottery during the time of Bernard Leach, in 1979; Leach passed away the same year. ‘Reunion’ features John Bedding (UK; Leach Pottery: 1968-70 & 1972-78), Nic Harrison (UK; Leach Pottery: 1979-80), John Leach (UK; Leach Pottery: 1960-63), Glenn Lewis (Canada; Leach Pottery: Glenn Lewis. Image Matthew Tyas 1961-63), Warren Mackenzie (USA; Leach Pottery: 1949-52), Jeff Oestreich (USA; Leach Pottery: 1969-71), Jason Wason (UK; Leach Pottery: 1976-81), and Robin Welch (UK; Leach Pottery: 1953). The Leach Pottery has been training potters for nearly 100 years, enjoying the unique exchange of experiences and insights that each student has brought, helping make the Leach Pottery one of the most famous and influential pottery studios in the world. www.leachpottery.com

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Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind William De Morgan’s Ceramic Designs Guildhall Art Gallery, London 11 May - 28 October Heading to London for the first and only time, is a free exhibition at City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery, celebrating the work of acclaimed Victorian ceramic artist William De Morgan. An exciting collaboration between Guildhall Art Gallery and the De Morgan Foundation, Sublime Symmetry uncovers the mathematical concepts behind De Morgan’s intricate designs. Sublime Symmetry showcases 80 of his most sought-after lusterware pots, decorative tiles, vases and plates, and has been curated from the De Morgan Foundation’s collection, with generous loans from the Victoria & Albert Museum, the London Mathematical Society, and the University of London’s Senate House. Exploring De Morgan’s upbringing in a radical, forward thinking household in London with his eminent father, mathematician Augustus Ogee tile panel De Morgan, Sublime Symmetry delves into how William applied mathematical flair to his designs to create stunning ceramics with his trademark patterns, symmetry and contours of shapes and fantastical beasts. Inspired by Islamic, Middle Eastern and Medieval images, De Morgan is celebrated for reinventing lustreware, reproducing bright colours associated with Islamic pottery and his experimental approach to glazing and firing pottery in kilns that he built himself. A family friendly exhibition, Sublime Symmetry is supported by an exciting schools programme and a teacher information pack aimed at Key Stage 2 available at www.demorgan.org.uk/loans-and-exhibitions/sublime-symmetry/ education. For more information, visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/attractions/ guildhall-galleries/Pages/sublime-symmetry.aspx

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harlotte Hupfield is a talented young ceramicist with an exciting new collection that she is launching at this year’s British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate, 8-10 April. Perfectly timed for Spring, her new collection focuses on floral blooms, with designs that are inspired by her passion for the natural world - ‘Botanical Blooms’, ‘Red Berries’, ‘Dandelions’ and ‘Sea Line’. Impressing real plants into the clay when it is soft is a technique that Charlotte uses in two of the designs. “I wanted to bring different elements of colour, as well as a sense of fun in the designs, while still keeping to the natural theme. Working with plants and flowers is becoming a strong theme throughout my work.” The vases, vessels and bowls that she will be showcasing on Stand Number N56A in the Newcomers Gallery at BCTF are available in a range of different sizes and forms and she will also have a range of hanging decorations, greetings cards, and tea light houses on display. The RRP of Charlotte’s ceramics range from £12-£45. This will be Charlotte’s first time exhibiting at BCTF and she hopes to use the experience to reach a wider audience for her work. Already having some good working relationships with shops and galleries, Charlotte is looking to expand her stockists. One of her current stockists, Gill Wales of Gin Gin Tidy comments, “I liked the fact that I could offer my customers a range of products all from one supplier, Charlotte’s work is quite varied in terms of product lines. She responds quickly to emails and communication flows well, which is vital for a small independent store like mine.” For more information about Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics: www.charlottehupfieldceramics.com

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Over one hundred responses were received to Ardington School of Crafts 2018 Wellbeing study, from people aged 25 to over 75. How do people feel when they are doing arts and crafts? The feel-good factors experienced by the study participants included a strong sense of purpose, achievement and satisfaction (100%), and happiness (100%). In fact, over three quarters (78%) feel a very strong sense of purpose, and almost two thirds of people (66%) feel very happy when they are doing arts and crafts activities. Most interestingly, almost half of the people (42%) in the study are now making an income from their crafts. The study results showed that most people enjoy more than one art or craft activity, on average almost 3.5 each, with the most popular being textiles, followed by painting and drawing. The study showed that 53% of participants felt some physical health benefits from doing arts and craft activities too, with one stating that ‘it increases resilience against depression’ and another saying ‘I worked for many years as an Occupational Therapist with people with severe and enduring health issues. We used a wide variety of art and craft activities as part of the treatment programme’. You can read the full results and commentary here: www.ardingtonschool.com/blog

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Love Embroidery & Teaching? Study the Future Tutors programme Learn hand embroidery to the highest standard Gain a teaching qualification Pass this traditional art to the next generation Study at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace Apply by 24 March 2018

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If you are thinking of learning a new skill this year, take a closer look at the renowned Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Famous worldwide for its expertise, the RSN is the place to go to learn the art of hand embroidery. Whether you choose a one day class or a full-time course, there are many different options. To find out more, watch the RSN’s brand new video on YouTube’s RoyalNeedlework page and see inside this renowned school. From hand embroidering HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, an epic 6m x 4m, 3D Game of Thrones embroidery and a designer dress embellished with over 200,000 ostrich feathers, the Royal School of Needlework is a fascinating place to learn. The Royal School of Needlework was founded in 1872 and continues to teach this beautiful skill and develop its relevance for today. The RSN offers a range of courses, for beginners through to advanced in Hampton Court Palace, Exeter, Bristol, Rugby, Durham and Glasgow, and internationally in Ireland, North America and Japan. Students can choose to study Day Classes, a Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery, a Degree in Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors, Textile Art or the RSN’s Future Tutor programme which trains the teachers of tomorrow. For more information: www.royal-needlework.org.uk

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Call for studio holders and exhibitors Cockington Court Craft Centre boasts 27 crafts studios ranging from 16 contemporary Sea Change studios, 7 historical stable yard studios and more recently 4 rustic Cob Barn studios as well as creative offices.

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The site attracts over 100,000 visitors per annum and already supports a diverse mix craft makers from start ups to established businesses ranging from jewellers, textile artists, sculptors, ceramicists and furniture makers. The Visitor Welcome Point showcases and sells innovative work from studio and external makers. Interested artists and crafts makers are invited to find out more by contacting [email protected] or visit www.cockingtoncourt.org

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The curators of the Sculpture Trail are choosing the artists whose work will feature on the 2018 trail. New for this year, artists across the South West were given the opportunity to apply to have their work installed on the trail at Cockington Court. The trail is an artist led project, delivered in partnership by local artist Phil Dixon and Cockington Court Centre Director, and artist, Marissa Wakefield. The selection panel has been overwhelmed by the interest and number of applications and now have to decide which artists have been successful and who will be designing and creating sculptures for the trail. Phil said: “This year’s trail builds on the success of last year. Marissa and I wanted to develop the project and give more artists the chance to be selected. We are overwhelmed by the quality and ideas of the applications we have received. They have imaginatively thought about where their work will be on the site and have produced sketches and designs inspired by Cockington Court and its grounds.” When the successful 18 artists are selected, they will provide further details of the works they will create ready for the launch event on 25 May. Marissa Wakefield said: “New for this year will be an exciting sculpture installation in the Kitchen Gallery in Cockington Court. There will also be a 2018 Sculpture Award for the favourite piece, which will be voted for by the visiting public throughout the summer.” The Sculpture Trail leads around the grounds of Cockington Court as well as some of the favourite hidden treasures, such as the Walled Art Garden. It extends inside Cockington Court, in the Kitchen Gallery and Manor House, showcasing more examples of all the participating sculptors’ work. The Sculpture Trail had over 6,000 visitors in 2017. A number of the artists received commissions and had work sold in the galleries in Cockington Court. To find out more about the trail visit www.cockingtoncourt.org More updates can be seen on Cockington Court’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Friday 9 March 10am – 7pm Rugby College, Rugby Professional development for established, emerging makers and craft and design students. Professional craft skills include valuable material knowledge and problem solving. Organised by Craftspace this symposium will explore the value of maker’s skills to potential partners or collaborators both within and outside the craft sector. Speakers will present case studies of self-generated wide-ranging opportunities; inspiring delegates to be more innovative and resourceful in their portfolio careers. Tickets £15 Book a place at: mitmpath.eventbrite.com #mitmpath

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Beautifully crafted, the National Trust’s new collection of porcelain vases from contemporary potter Linda Bloomfield was inspired by a special place in the Trust’s care - Polesden Lacey, an elegant Edwardian mansion in the Surrey Hills. Linda explains how this has been reflected in the two tone vases, “The glazes for these pieces were inspired by colours I found on the walls of Polesden Lacey. The outside of the house is a really unusual mustard yellow which influenced the glaze of the Ochre Two Tone Vase. I also used soft white and muted grey echoing the tones of the windows. “When I find a colour I like, I make the glaze myself by mixing the ingredients together. It’s partly like cooking and partly like science.” The collection of three vases and a pouring bottle have been hand crafted in Linda’s West London studio. Featuring the throwing lines of the craft process, each piece is unique. The collection forms part of the Trust’s overall Artisan & Craft range which is carefully curated to champion heritage craft skills. Genevieve Sioka, Artisan & Craft Buyer for the National Trust explains, “Linda’s work caught our eye as it felt like it encapsulated the perfect balance between contemporary style and heritage skills. Linda’s work is fast becoming collectable as her reputation grows as a contemporary potter and published expert in glazes and colours. We are thrilled that she was inspired by Polesden Lacey and translated that into this special range. We are proud that we are able to bring her work to a wider audience.” The collection will be available online and in Trust retail shops at Polesden Lacey, Sissinghurst, Heelis, Stourhead, Hardwick Hall, Dunham Massey and Tyntesfield, from September. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

As well as working with established makers in the Artisan & Craft Collection, the National Trust is supporting new talent. The Spring Collection includes a range of stunning home accessories by emerging designer and Bath School of Art & Design graduate, Anna Lambert. Genevieve Sioka, Artisan & Craft Buyer for the National Trust said, “We were struck by Anna’s beautiful weaving, as a recent graduate from the Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors course. She has created a stunning range of home accessories for our collection. Made from 100% wool on her hand loom which she’s named Maud, Anna was inspired by the Cornish coastline to create this range.” Anna further explains the inspiration behind the collection, “My family have been members of the National Trust since I can remember. Every holiday we used to go to National Trust places so they have always been every special to me. In particular, we used to always go to Cornwall and visit the beaches there. I wanted to use muted colours which were true to those you would see on the coast, so I looked through old family holiday pictures. I picked out a coral orange from the boat buoys in the sea, green from reeds, thorn-brown and sage-blue. Mullion, Poldu and Kynance Coves, were all strong influences, and have a special place in my heart.” Anna’s collection is available in selected stores and online at: shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

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This acclaimed annual competition attracts entries from quilters all over the world, with over 750 competition entries received and displayed at The Festival each year. The competition celebrates quilts that transcend craft and demand equal billing with gallery quality art works. Entries are judged by a panel of leading figures from the art and quilting worlds. This year’s competition categories are: Fine Art Quilt Masters 2018 (sponsored by Vlieseline) The Quilters’ Guild Challenge (sponsored by Bernina). Novice Quilts – a new category for 2018 for those who have been quilting for less than three years. Art Quilts (sponsored by Madeira) Contemporary Quilts (sponsored by Janome) Traditional Quilts Modern Quilts (sponsored by Pfaff) Group Quilts Winner of the 2017 Fine Art Quilt Masters prize was Margaret Ramsay Two Person Quilts for Birchington Breakwaters Pictorial Quilts (sponsored by Juki) Miniature Quilts (sponsored by Baby Lock) Quilt Creations Young Quilter / Young Embroiderer (sponsored by Brother). Schools & Groups of Young Quilters (sponsored by Brother). The Handi Quilter Best In Show Award is selected from the winning quilts in the Open categories by an independent judging panel with a prize of £2000.

Hot off the heels of winning Gold for Festival of the Year at the Visit Devon Awards, The Contemporary Craft Festival is celebrating once again, having scooped two of the top awards, ‘Winner of Winners’ and the ‘Gold’ for South West Excellence Tourism Festival of the Year 2017/18. Presented by BBC Spotlight’s Victoria Graham, the judges commended The Festival for “their commitment to excellence, people, partnerships, local provenance, education and to constant improvement and development.” Director, Sarah James said, “It was completely unexpected but such an honour to receive our awards in such excellent company. To see craft celebrated alongside big business is very exciting and helps us realising our dream of bringing craft to more and more people. We would like to wholeheartedly thank the South West Tourism Excellence Awards, South West Water Business, The Met Office and GWR for kindly sponsoring these prestigious awards and our categories.” The Contemporary Craft Festival will be celebrating its 15th year in style this summer, presenting 200 of the very finest designer makers of contemporary craft who have been selected to sell their handmade products to a discerning audience of 10,000 visitors. It doesn’t stop there, visitors can book onto a great range of craft workshops where they can learn craft skills, watch a range of top makers demonstrating their craft and a packed Children’s Craft tent will keep budding young craftspeople enthralled all day. Visitors can expect a weekend brimming with live action including The Pottery Showdown competition, the Out of the Woods tent which celebrates British woodland craft skills and the magnificent Craft Cinema, hosted in a vintage Bedford Bus. Great live music fills the air, topped off with a wide variety of locally sourced, delicious street food. A weekend to remember. The Contemporary Craft Festival takes place on 8 - 10 June. Advance tickets are on sale now: www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/Ticket-information/

The Festival of Quilts 2018 quilt competition is officially open, with £25,000 of prize money on offer.

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Unique for 2018 is the 1718 Challenge sponsored by The Quilters’ Guild, to mark the 300th birthday of the 1718 Silk Coverlet, the UK’s earliest known dated patchwork. Entry forms, competition rules and key information are available at: www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/quilt-competition/. Closing date for entry forms is 1 June (4 May for Fine Art Quilt Masters). Standard entry fees are £15 per entrant (£11 for members of The Quilters Guild of the British Isles and members of the EQA). An additional non-refundable fee of £12 is charged to entrants of the Fine Art Quilt Masters category. The Festival of Quilts takes place at the NEC Birmingham 9-12 August, tickets go on sale on 16 April (9 April for members of The Quilters’ Guild) more details at: www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk

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Contemporary British Silversmiths and the Goldsmiths’ Centre are working in partnership to launch an innovative skills training programme that will protect and promote excellence in British silversmithing skills. Central to this mission is to preserve making skills for future generations and provide professional development opportunities at every key stage in a craftsperson’s career. Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths, Angela Cork says: “We are delighted to be the first skills training partner organisation of the Goldsmiths’ Centre. This represents a new way of working for both organisations and we both welcome enquiries from other institutions that are keen to be involved with training silversmiths.” The training programme was conceived a year ago by silversmith and Contemporary British Silversmiths former Chair, Rauni Higson www.raunihigson.co.uk, who says: “the CBS Skills Training Programme is about offering industry led quality training. Because it was developed by silversmiths for silversmiths, we will be providing the most effective learning routes in terms of structure, format, location and resources. I am honoured to be working closely with such talented individuals and having access to and sharing that great pool of knowledge and experience.” The Programme is unique in that it will facilitate and Tony Bedford teaching asymmetric raising on the CBS Skills give an opportunity to professional silversmiths to teach Training Programme and pass on their skills on residential courses where the knowledge sharing goes beyond the workshop into the evening. The aim of the initiative will become self-fulfilling as students from the courses will teach on workshops further on in the Programme. www.contemporarybritishsilversmiths.org www.goldsmiths-centre.org Images © Contemporary British Silversmiths

Examples of vases made by students taught by Tony Bedford, demonstrating seamed raising

Gibraltar Crystal Since our inception in 1995 our ethos at Gibraltar Crystal has been one of creating handcrafted crystal, supplying visitors and locals alike. We’re now looking to expand our glass making team, so whether you’re a skilled glass maker, or a trainee who could benefit from working with our highly skilled Master Glass Makers, we’d be interested in hearing from you. Email us your resume and portfolio at [email protected] and we’ll get in contact with you. Remuneration will be based on proven skill and experience.

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Protecting the Future of British Silversmithing Skills

The Board and Team at North Lands Creative would like to extend a warm invitation to our 23rd Annual Forum. We are delighted to be working with forum partners Corning Incorporated Foundation and Creative Scotland to bring together this diverse community of artists and arts professionals to engage, debate and resolve the many challenges facing us. Whether you’re an individual artist or managing a studio, an arts freelancer or working in a funded arts organisation, this year’s forum is about your concerns and our community. The ‘Glass Nexus’ Forum will bring together a range of experts in the field of glass for two days of public thinking and private incitement to explore the hard questions we’ve been asking and the challenges we’re facing will be answered with some realistic, achievable and visionary possibilities. This is your forum, your opportunity to broker new relationships with guest speakers from China, Japan, Europe and the US. This year’s MC, Dr Michael Rogers comments: “I feel fully engaged when visiting North Lands Creative and always leave inspired, brimming with new ideas. I am thoroughly looking forward to bringing a fresh approach to the North Lands Creative Forum which explores new answers to old questions. The intimacy of a North Lands Forum is truly something that has to be experienced first hand!” Past comments from our delegates include: “The event was totally engaging, an eclectic section of excellent speakers gave talks on a diverse range of topics and all in a well catered for in a relaxed atmosphere. A chance for discussions with like minded people, to learn something new, I enjoyed every minute.” To book your early bird ticket or to find out more: www.northlandscreative.co.uk

The sale of WB The Creative Jewellery Group to the Heimerle + Meule Group Patrick and Vivian Fuller co-owners of WB The Creative Jewellery Group have announced that, after 70 years in family ownership, the business has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule Group, the precious metals division of L. Possehl & Co. mbH. The Possehl Group comprises of more than 160 companies, operating in over 30 different countries and is organised across nine separate divisions. The Heimerle + Meule Group, of which Cookson Precious Metals Ltd is also a member, heads up the precious metal division. Possehl’s business management approach is centred on supporting their various entities, enabling them to be run as independently as possible, and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture within each business. The sale includes all three businesses in WB The Creative Jewellery Group – the precious jewellery brand Domino, the casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company Weston Beamor and silver and fashion jewellery brand Gecko. Under the deal all 180 current members of staff retain their jobs and the businesses will continue to be run independently by the existing management team under the leadership of managing director Andrew Morton. Whilst Vivian Fuller will take full retirement, Patrick Fuller will, for the foreseeable future, hold an ambassadorial role within the business. Speaking about the sale, Patrick Fuller said: “Vivian and I have enjoyed building WB The Creative Jewellery Group over the past 40 years to become a major supplier within the jewellery industry but it is now time for us to retire and hand over the further development of the business to the very capable team who are already in place. We believe that whilst the business will be independently run, operating within the same Group as Cookson Precious Metals Ltd and Possehl’s other precious metal companies will bring real advantages in the future.” Andrew Morton is also excited by the sale. “There will undoubtedly be new opportunities for WB The Creative Jewellery Group as part of a sizeable European conglomerate and I too am very optimistic for the future,” he said. Speaking for Heimerle + Meule, the Group CEO Thomas Frey commented: “We are delighted to have acquired such a successful UK based jewellery company, and believe that together we can help build a stronger UK jewellery industry.” www.westonbeamor.co.uk www.dominojewellery.com www.geckojewellery.com

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Keith Newstead has been making automata for the last 20+ years and has work on permanent display at The Eden Project, The Natural History Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, The Evelina Children’s Hospital and The Tower of London, as well as in museums and art galleries around the world.

Adam specialises in turning contemporary forms from highly figured native timber which incorporate mixed media. His signature work involves re-crafting etched metal from decommissioned rifles and blending them with the wooden form to create handled vessels. These simple forms are finished exquisitely and he aspires to bring the concept of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ to each - embracing the imperfections in the timber to enhance the piece. These features can be caused by erosion, exposure, fungi, insect attack, lightening, rot or die back, to name but a few.

Keith works in wood and brass and finishes with acrylic paint, applying a minimum of four coats. He is always happy to accept commissions. Videos of his work can be seen on YouTube and Channel 4 education online. www.craftmaker.co.uk/keithnewstead/ www.keithnewsteadautomata.com

“Forget the perfect wave – I eternally search for ‘That special piece of wood’ and every time I find it I get the joy of discovering what is hidden beneath – then the journey begins again. So much energy is invested in locating the wood, selecting the right gun metal and then crafting them into a cohesive piece that a unique story is created – this is passed on to the client. “I combining cutting edge and historic techniques; a modern lathe is central to my work but I often fall back on one grandfather’s woodworking hand tools or the other’s anvil. I am lucky to be a third generation woodworker and utilize the knowledge they passed on every day. My work continues to evolve and now includes gilding, acrylic paint and pyrography – but at its heart it will always contain simple sculptural forms, which are well finished and embrace the natural beauty of the wood.” www.craftmaker.co.uk/adamcornish/ www.acwoodturning.co.uk

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Keith Newstead

anningtextiles.com Angela Anning’s textiles, crafted from silks and wools, based on the themes of lichens and pebbles, will be exhibited in York Open Studios in April.

Thomas Whittingham Furniture

www.twfurniture.co.uk I create furniture which explores the interaction between natural flowing curves and crisp clean forms made to the highest possible standard. Winner of The craft&design Award at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2017

Leanne McCormack

www.leannemccormack.com Spoon/Ornament, fold formed copper, enamelled with opaque royal blue enamel and white crackle glaze. Size: 7.6 x 7.5 x 1cm.

Vanessa Hogge

vanessahogge.com At once organic and ornate, spontaneous and stylised, Vanessa Hogge’s decorative wallflowers bring a unique textural and visual dimension to any wall or table. Winner of The craft&design Award at MADE London Marylebone 2017

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Angela Anning

www.miriamgriffiths.co.uk Luxury hand framed knitwear designed and made in Sheffield using locally sourced natural materials. Innovative knitwear that is easy to integrate into your daily wardrobe. craft&design Highly Commended Newcomer at BCTF 2017

Mahroz Hekmati

www.mahroz.com Mahroz is influenced by her Persian culture and art. Her designs are inspired by the organic and geometric elements in Persian gardens and beautiful stain glasses and tiles in traditional architectures, and turned into contemporary bespoke enamel jewellery.

Jade Tapson Glass

www.jadetapsonglass.com Jade Tapson explores the process of screen printing with glass powders, producing pattern-led designs to create large furniture pieces, wall hangings, tableware and jewellery. Highly Commended craft&design Award at the British Glass Biennale 2017

Cathryn Shilling and Anthony Scala

www.cathrynshilling.co.uk www.anthonyscalaglass.co.uk ‘The Fragile Nature of Earthly Pleasures’ Winners of the craft&design Award at the British Glass Biennale 2017

Amy Cooper Ceramics

www.amycooperceramics.co.uk Organic porcelain forms for subtle illumination, inspired by nature and stories, marvellous objects and dreamlike silhouettes of the everyday made magical by the light.

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Miriam Griffiths

www.adamaaronson.com Recently nominated for Surrey Artist of the Year, Adam specialises in free blown glass with coloured patinas drawing on painterly techniques and classical forms.

www.instagram.com/kenzalomhara/ www.kenzalomhara.etsy.com Yasmin is inspired by geometric forms and traditional intricate designs. Working in both silver and gold, adding colour to her work with stones and Enamel. Winner of the Enamellers Bursary award 2018, she is continuing to experiment with enamels in her work.

Winner of the craft&design Award at Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design 2017

Stephanie Holt

www.stephanieholt.co.uk Award winning jewellery artist Stephanie Holt creates statement pieces of wearable sculpture and small ranges of fine contemporary jewellery. Winner of the craft&design Newcomer Award at BCTF 2017

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Adam Aaronson Glass Studio

Yasmin Belkhayat Kenza Lomhara Jewellery

Now in its eighth year, Craft and Design Month is a nationwide celebration of all things creative, a whole month when craft and design is promoted, enjoyed and shared. Hundreds of exciting craft events take place every year during the month of May - Craft and Design Month brings them all together under one banner in this exciting project that everyone can be involved with. Want to do something but stuck for ideas? Perhaps you could organise an exhibition, or a street market, or open your studio to visitors? Or maybe you belong to a Guild and the members could work together to organise an event? Read about what other people have done in our ‘Inspiration’ downloads or check out the listings for an idea of what’s already going. There’s no charge at all for listing your events www.craftanddesignmonth.net/add-event/ and we offer free downloads to help with organising and promoting them:

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PR Tips for Craft and Design Month Sample Press Releases and tips on sending them out Inspiration - organising an exhibition, guild workshops, open studios or a street market

Craft and Design Month was launched in 2011 by craft&design magazine, the project receives no funding or grant aid. Its ever growing support and success is entirely the result of hundreds of people working together to promote the amazing creative talent that we have in the UK. Collectively we are widening the awareness of fine British craft and design and encouraging people to support their local artists and makers. www.craftanddesignmonth.net

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Linda Connelly, Fairy Elephant Pendant

Jean Farmer

Caimbeuls Forge, Fire Pit

A selection of the designer makers who will be demonstrating their work in the Craft and Design Month Marquee at Living Crafts, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, 10-13 May www.livingcrafts.co.uk/

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Craft and Design Month May 2018

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May Open 10:00 – 5:00 daily at venues in and around Pocklington, near York

5-7 MAY • BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND www.henleyartstrail.com

Original work by local artists Unique pieces Meet the makers Demonstrations 32 venues in and around the Henley and Twyford areas Free entry Sponsored by

What is an Artist’s studio? Joan Miro thought of it as “a vegetable garden, where things follow their natural course. They grow, they ripen. You have to graft. You have to water.” In the Pocklington area studios come in all shapes and sizes; an old converted school, a granary or rural garage, a cowshed or simply a room set aside in the house. What they have in common is that they are sanctuaries where artists tend their vegetable gardens – thinking, planning and creating. Unlike galleries – commercial spaces open all year round - studios are personal secluded workspaces that reveal much about the people who work there. Pocklington Area Open Studios (PAOS) offers the opportunity to peek into the worlds and minds of the artists. Visitors can take a look around at materials, pore over sketchbooks and equipment and find out how artefacts are made. Work on view by our 16 talented artists includes paintings, prints, jewellery, photographs, ceramics, woodwork and textiles. Everything is made by hand in the studios, with passion and care. Work can be handled, explained and purchased directly from the maker. Commissions are welcomed by most artists and many offer lessons and workshops that might be the catalyst 8 needed to start and develop your own artistic skills. We have devised a leaflet with handy map outlining a trail around the ten studios in and around Pocklington, exploring quaint hidden villages along the route. At every venue you are assured a warm welcome and the offer of refreshments to keep you sustained throughout the day. Leaflets are available from tourist venues and shops in the area or from our Facebook page Pocklington Area Open Studios 2018 - disabled access details are available. You are invited to visit us over the weekend – when we throw open our studios doors and welcome everyone in - and see how our gardens grow! Shirley Davis Dew, Jill Ford and Gerry Grant in their studios.

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Pocklington Area Open Studios

Select Festival 21 April – 28 May

The 16th annual Spring Fling takes place across Dumfries and Galloway from 26 to 28 May and will include eleven new participants and many popular and familiar exhibitors. Visitors will be able to see jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, photography, original prints, metalwork, glass, textiles, furniture and more. Among the participants are established favourites such as: Janet Ibbotson, from near Castle Douglas, designer jackets, • coats and scarves. • Amanda Simmons, of Corsock, kiln formed wall panels and glassware. Kay Ribbens, from Newton Stewart, a maker of bold and • delightful hats. Booth, Kirkpatrick Durham, creator of amazing metal • Adam sculptural and architectural work. Hazel Campbell, Castle Douglas, semi-abstract landscapes and • still life paintings. Black, Carsethorn, paintings inspired by Scottish village • Ailsa and country life. Wareing, in Whithorn, ceramacist. • Peter Farey, from Castle Douglas, sculptures in willow and • Lizzie other woods. Macpherson, Kirkcudbright, an international • Morag textile artist. Lawrence, from Castle Douglas, oil paintings. • Angela Nowell, Auldgirth, creator of remarkable sculptures. • Max Clare Melinsky, Thornhill, illustrator and printmaker. • Lisa Rothwell Young, Langholm, jewellery maker. • Heather and Colin Blanchard, of Waterbeck, painter and • original printmaker. New faces for 2018 are: Annie Coxey, Kirkby Lonsdale, painter; Catherine Coulson, Rockliffe, painter and photographer; Laura Derby, Kirkcudbright, textiles; Elizabeth Gilbey, Gatehouse of Fleet, painting and drawing; Kyna Hodges, Moniaive, installation and mixed media; Penny Lilley, Castle Douglas, textiles; Elizabeth Perry, Port William, painting, drawing, print making; David Rae, Dalbeattie, painter; Sarah Rogers, Castle Douglas, jewellery; Christopher Taylor, Thornhill, ceramacist and Emma Visca, Dumfries, painting and drawing. For full details of all those taking part in Spring Fling see www.spring-fling.co.uk

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Adam Booth Ailsa Black

Image: Pei-Chi embroidery – ‘My Nature’ an exciting exhibition of experimental textiles from Select Trail’s Guest Artists in France, Thailand, Taiwan and Great Britain, curated by textile designer Emma Neuberg.

Select Festival is a month of stimulating, inspiring activities presented by SITselect. It takes place in venues across the glorious Stroud Valleys in the Cotswolds with exhibitions, Master Classes, workshops, talks, artist led events and the annual Collectives Fair. Leading artists from the visual arts and the applied arts come together to present their work, engage with the public, to debate and discuss contemporary art. The Select Trail Open Studios and exhibitions takes place on 5/6 12/13 May. Over 60 locally based artists’ welcome visiting Guest artists to their studios in two weekends where visitors can explore the Stroud Valleys and Meet the Artists. Buy commission work. A glorious high quality free brochure is available from March in venues all around the district. Pick one up and enjoy the festival. www.sitselect.org

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Scotland’s Top Open Studios Event offers a Rich Mix of Talent for 2018

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aya Brown is a Worcestershire based Wool Textile Designer and Felt Maker who comes from the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, where she gained her degree in Fine Art and Textiles. Raya has her own own studio - Magic Wool Studio where she teaches ‘wool painting’ and felting classes and also creates her own work. “I have been teaching Art and Textiles for over 19 years in England and Russia. Inspired by my mother, who is a famous Russian artist, I have always been fascinated by colour, its numerous shades and tones, its strength and subtlety. For many years, I had been doing watercolour paintings, but a few years ago I discovered wool, its fantastic qualities, and I saw a great potential for my future art work. I literally became obsessed with wool. “Over the last few years I have been exploring wool painting, which involves creating pictures using a variety of natural fibres such as Merino wool and silk. Wool painting is about placing the strokes of coloured fibres as one would place the brushstrokes. The results are strikingly rich in colour and texture. My paintings look like watercolours from the distance. However, with a close look you see the individual fibres, beautiful colour effects and textures. These paintings will complement any interior and help to create a happy and cosy atmosphere. Wool paintings can be a focal point either in a busy office or someone’s home. “I also specialise in designing and making luxury handmade felted garments and accessories - skirts, hats, scarves, handbags, brooches, etc. To make them I use British wool, Merino wool, natural silk and fabrics. Handmade felt is versatile. You can create anything from sumptuous wall hangings and cushions to shaped and sculptures items. Handmade felt is a vibrant, malleable, infinitely variable textile that grows and develops under your hands. “Working with wool is my passion. It connects me with the earth, the animals and our past. I think of it as magical, captivating and friendly. Its amazing qualities present endless possibilities for creativity, experimenting, exploring and making things. “I am a great fan of British wool which I think is underestimated in this country. I am trying to educate the British public about its fantastic qualities and uses. I run a number of workshops on exploring British wool and felting with British wool. I also lecture at WIs, art and craft groups, etc trying to promote the amazing qualities of this unique and sustainable fibre. “I can talk and talk about wool for hours!” Raya enthuses! www.magicwoolbyraya.com

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Enamel is a form of glass that can be fused to metal using heat to create fine jewellery, bowls, large wall pieces and other decorative objects with durable and brilliant colours.

The Guild of Enamellers aims to encourage and promote the craft of enamelling and the work of it’s members. The Guild welcomes anyone with an interest in enamel, beginners, experienced crafts people and professionals. Benefits include regional and national workshops, an extensive library, quarterly journal and a popular annual national conference.

To learn more about this fascinating craft, share skills and ideas, enjoy regional, national and international enamelling events why not join now? For more information Web: www.guildofenamellers.org Email: [email protected] Facebook: Guild of Enamellers

Marking its 25th year

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York Artworkers Association

On most first Mondays of every month, a close knit group of people with an interest in the arts meets at Jacob’s Well on Trinity Lane, Micklegate, in York. The group consists of craft workers, artists, design professionals, gallery owners, art collectors and others who have an interest in any of those disciplines. The focus of the meeting is always a short presentation by an invited guest who will talk about a particular discipline or project in which the speaker has a depth of knowledge. The Association was founded by architect and building conservationist Peter Burman in 1993 along with stonecarver Peter Coates and sculptor Charles Gurrey and has consistently attracted an annual membership of between 50 and 70 and a mailing list of many more who attend occasional meetings. Founder Peter Burman MBE FSA will himself present a lecture about the legacy of John Ruskin on 3rd September. Earlier this year, to mark the anniversary, the association promoted an exhibition of work by some of its members in Pyramid Gallery on Stonegate in York. They have also published a commemorative book that shows examples of work by the Association members, some information about current members and a history of the Association. A full programme for the year 2018 and previous years may be downloaded from www.yorkartworkers.org.uk. Membership details are there too, or you may prefer to go into Pyramid Gallery and pick up a membership form, or contact the Membership Secretary Terry Brett at [email protected]. “We are hoping to attract new members with the events planned ahead,” says Terry, “and the 25th Anniversary book, with details and images of work by 45 York artists is available to the public at Pyramid Gallery for a small fee of £3.”

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